Amazon’s lack of regard for accessibility when creating Kindle e-book content would leave blind students and teachers far behind their sighted peers if NYC DOE chooses to proceed with the proposed contract with Amazon.

An Aug. 26 meeting to approve the deal, which could be worth $30 million over three years, has been postponed. A NYC DOE spokeswoman told NY Daily News that the department will create a new plan for e-books this fall. She added: “We are working closely with Amazon and community partners to ensure that all school communities—including those serving visually impaired students—will be able to take part.”

Amazon’s lack of regard for accessibility when creating Kindle e-book content would leave blind students and teachers far behind their sighted peers if NYC DOE chooses to proceed with the proposed contract with Amazon.

An Aug. 26 meeting to approve the deal, which could be worth $30 million over three years, has been postponed. A NYC DOE spokeswoman told NY Daily News that the department will create a new plan for e-books this fall. She added: “We are working closely with Amazon and community partners to ensure that all school communities—including those serving visually impaired students—will be able to take part.”